General Information
Purpose: To build skills and confidence through their first experiences with live pitching. Every player has the opportunity to learn, contribute, and succeed—both on the mound and in the field—while fostering teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong passion for baseball.
Spring Kid Pitch Baseball (Mar – June 2026)
League dates: March 28 to June 13, 2026, final celebration June 13 (pizza provided; bring a side).
Skills Assessment: Date: March 28 Time: 10am-Noon
Practices: Mondays at 5:30 – 6:45 pm or 6:30-7:45 pm.
- Devotional: Mandatory 15-minute devotional will be held on Mondays. Players who attend practices and miss devotionals will sit out their first batting rotation of the next game.
Games: Saturday mornings at 11:30 am or 1:00 pm (if necessary).
Fee: $85 per child (includes jersey and hat).
Register: Click [HERE] to register online on the website. Click [HERE] to print a registration form (when available)
Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [Parent Resources].
Printable Team Rosters/Schedule
Please click on link below to download and view Team Rosters/Schedule
U13 Team Rosters (when available)
U13 Game Schedule (when available)
Coaches Resources
COACHES NEEDED! TRAINING PROVIDED! Plan to attend the Coaches Meeting April 2 at 7pm inside church.
Please indicate on child’s registration form you would like to coach/assist coach or call Sports at 330-966-6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org.
**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org
Coaches Application (Click Link)
Coaches Forms (Click Link)
Background Check (Click Link)
Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)
**NEW** Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)
Parent Resources
Where: Location First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44714
Skills Assessment: Date/Time: March 28 10am-Noon. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in. Assessments will be at First Friends Baseball Fields. Wear cleats, & if possible, wear a shirt with your name or number on the back. If weather is bad, assessments will move to the First Friends Gym (tennis shoes only).”
End‑of‑Season Party: June 13, 2026, 11:30am-2pm. Pizza, pop, water, and paper products provided; families bring a side or dessert. Held at church pavilion or inside gym if needed.
Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund after the second week unless approved for medical reasons; none if removed for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Opens online Feb 9, 2026; paper forms available February 18 at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: March 27 or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Age 9-12. Register based on age as of July 1 of the current year. Exceptions only with director approval. Divisions may shift based on participation.
Special Requests: One request allowed (e.g., buddy pairing), must be mutual, not guaranteed.
Parents’ Meeting: Date April 6 at the pavilion during first practice. Parent Meeting Notes: Click [HERE] to download when available
League Rules Click Link
Picture Day Date: TBA
Equipment: Required gear: baseball glove, team shirt, and baseball cap. Recommended gear: baseball cleats (no metal cleats) and baseball pants. Optional gear: Baseball bat (must comply with Little League Regulations)
Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)
**Disclaimer: Please note that fairness and positive competition are a high priority in our program. Thus, our league leadership reserves the right to alter team rosters/move players in order to balance teams if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.